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{{rewrite-expand|Two players}}
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{{minigame infobox
{{minigame infobox
|image=[[File:TriangleTwisters1.png]]<br>Triangle Twisters in Frenzy Mode
|image=[[File:TriangleTwisters1.png]]<br>Triangle Twisters in Frenzy Mode
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party DS]]''
|appears_in=''[[Mario Party DS]]''
|type=Puzzle mini-game
|type=Puzzle minigame
|time=60 seconds per level in Frenzy Mode <br> 90 seconds per level in Focus Mode
|time=60 seconds per level in Frenzy Mode <br> 90 seconds per level in Focus Mode
|record=1000 points in both Frenzy and Focus Modes
|record=1,000 points in both Frenzy and Focus Modes
|track=Think It Out
|track=Think It Out
|sample=[[File:MPDS Think It Out.oga]]
|sample=[[File:MPDS Think It Out.oga]]
}}
}}
'''Triangle Twisters''' is a puzzle [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. The minigame is unlocked by clearing the Story Mode.
'''Triangle Twisters''' is a Puzzle [[minigame]] in ''[[Mario Party DS]]''. The minigame is unlocked by clearing the [[Mario Party DS#Story Mode (1 Player)|Story Mode]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:TriangleTwisters2.png|thumb|left|150px|Triangle Twisters in Focus Mode]]
[[File:TriangleTwisters2.png|thumb|left|150px|Triangle Twisters in Focus Mode]]
Triangle Twisters features two modes: Frenzy Mode and Focus Mode.
Triangle Twisters features two modes: Frenzy Mode and Focus Mode. Frenzy Mode is played when in multiplayer.


===Frenzy Mode===
===Frenzy Mode===
In Frenzy Mode, the entire field is covered with triangles, and the player has sixty seconds to clear as many triangles they can by connecting four or more. They start on level one, and by clearing thirty triangles they progress to the next level. The player earns ten points for every individual triangle they clear, and by clearing a level, the player earns one hundred points for every second remaining, and the time limit increases up to thirty seconds. The game is over when the player runs out of time. Additionally, clearing triangles in the pattern of a bigger triangle or a hexagon results in 200 and 500 bonus points, respectively.
In Frenzy Mode, the entire field is covered with triangles, and the player has 60 seconds to clear as many triangles as they can by connecting four or more. They start on level one, and by clearing 30 triangles, they progress to the next level. The player earns ten [[point]]s for every individual triangle they clear, and by clearing a level, the player earns 100 points for every second remaining, and the time limit increases up to 30 seconds. Additionally, clearing triangles in the pattern of a bigger triangle or a hexagon results in 200 and 500 bonus points, respectively. The game is over when the player runs out of time. In multiplayer, the player with the higher score wins.


===Focus Mode===
===Focus Mode===
In Focus Mode, the player must position the triangles in the pattern shown on the top screen in order to clear them. In total, there are fifty puzzles to clear. The player can also press {{button|ds|X}} or tap the "Reset" button on the touch screen at any time in order to restart a puzzle. Clearing four triangles but not in the pattern shown causes the player to lose ten seconds. By clearing a level, the player earns the same bonus as in Frenzy Mode, for a maximum possible score of 450000.
In Focus Mode, the player must position the triangles in the pattern shown on the top screen in order to clear them. In total, there are 50 puzzles to clear. The player can also press {{button|ds|X}} or tap the "Reset" button on the Touch Screen at any time in order to restart a puzzle. Clearing four triangles but not in the pattern shown causes the player to lose ten seconds. By clearing a level, the player earns the same bonus as in Frenzy Mode, for a maximum possible score of 450,000.
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==In-game text==
===Frenzy Mode===
* '''Rules''' &ndash; ''"Twist triangle clusters with your stylus to connect four or more triangles of the same color, which will clear them from the field."''
* '''Tips''' &ndash; ''"You can make not only chains but also triangles and hexagons, so watch for every opportunity to connect tiny triangles of the same color."''
===Focus Mode===
* '''Rules''' &ndash; ''"Twist triangle clusters to create the patterns that are shown on the top screen as you play."''
* '''Tips''' &ndash; ''"You can press {{button|ds|X}} to restart a problem. Take your time, because if you connect four or more triangles incorrectly, you'll lose time and have to start over!"''


==Controls==
==Controls==
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* {{button|ds|A}} {{button|ds|B}} &ndash; Spin
* {{button|ds|A}} {{button|ds|B}} &ndash; Spin
* {{button|ds|L}} {{button|ds|R}} &ndash; Scroll
* {{button|ds|L}} {{button|ds|R}} &ndash; Scroll
===Focus Mode===
===Focus Mode===
* {{button|ds|Stylus}} &ndash; Choose/Spin
* {{button|ds|Stylus}} &ndash; Choose/Spin
* {{button|ds|Pad}} &ndash; Choose
* {{button|ds|Pad}} &ndash; Choose
* {{button|ds|A}} {{button|ds|B}} &ndash; Spin
* {{button|ds|A}} {{button|ds|B}} &ndash; Spin
==In-game text==
===Frenzy Mode===
* '''Rules''' &ndash; ''"Twist triangle clusters with your stylus to connect four or more triangles of the same color, which will clear them from the field."''
* '''Tips''' &ndash; ''"You can make not only chains but also triangles and hexagons, so watch for every opportunity to connect tiny triangles of the same color."''
===Focus Mode===
* '''Rules''' &ndash; ''"Twist triangle clusters to create the patterns that are shown on the top screen as you play."''
* '''Tips''' &ndash; ''"You can press {{button|ds|X}} to restart a problem. Take your time, because if you connect four or more triangles incorrectly, you'll lose time and have to start over!"''


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Sankaku Pazuru
|JapR=Sankaku Pazuru
|JapM=Triangle Puzzle
|JapM=Triangle Puzzle
|Fra=Déluge Delta
|Fre=Déluge Delta
|FraM=Delta Deluge
|FreM=Delta Deluge
|Ger=Dreieck-Knobelei
|Ger=Dreieck-Knobelei
|GerM=Triangle Brain Teaser
|GerM=Triangle Brain Teaser
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|JapR=Keshite ☆ Sankaku
|JapR=Keshite ☆ Sankaku
|JapM=Delete the Triangles
|JapM=Delete the Triangles
|Fra=Survie
|Fre=Survie
|FraM=Survival
|FreM=Survival
|Ger=Farb-Wirrwarr
|Ger=Farb-Wirrwarr
|GerM=Colour Chaos
|GerM=Colour Chaos
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|JapR=Tsukutte ☆ Sankaku
|JapR=Tsukutte ☆ Sankaku
|JapM=Construct the Triangles
|JapM=Construct the Triangles
|Fra=Casse-Tête
|Fre=Casse-Tête
|FraM=Brain Teaser
|FreM=Brain Teaser
|Ger=Formvollendung
|Ger=Formvollendung
|GerM=Shape Completion
|GerM=Shape Completion
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{{MPDS minigames}}
{{MPDS minigames}}
[[Category:Mario Party DS minigames]]
[[Category:Mario Party DS minigames]]
[[it:Triangoli Rotanti]]

Latest revision as of 23:18, May 26, 2024

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Triangle Twisters
TriangleTwisters1.png
Triangle Twisters in Frenzy Mode
Appears in Mario Party DS
Type Puzzle minigame
Time limit 60 seconds per level in Frenzy Mode
90 seconds per level in Focus Mode
Initial record 1,000 points in both Frenzy and Focus Modes
Music track Think It Out
Music sample

Triangle Twisters is a Puzzle minigame in Mario Party DS. The minigame is unlocked by clearing the Story Mode.

Gameplay[edit]

Triangle Twisters in Focus Mode

Triangle Twisters features two modes: Frenzy Mode and Focus Mode. Frenzy Mode is played when in multiplayer.

Frenzy Mode[edit]

In Frenzy Mode, the entire field is covered with triangles, and the player has 60 seconds to clear as many triangles as they can by connecting four or more. They start on level one, and by clearing 30 triangles, they progress to the next level. The player earns ten points for every individual triangle they clear, and by clearing a level, the player earns 100 points for every second remaining, and the time limit increases up to 30 seconds. Additionally, clearing triangles in the pattern of a bigger triangle or a hexagon results in 200 and 500 bonus points, respectively. The game is over when the player runs out of time. In multiplayer, the player with the higher score wins.

Focus Mode[edit]

In Focus Mode, the player must position the triangles in the pattern shown on the top screen in order to clear them. In total, there are 50 puzzles to clear. The player can also press X Button or tap the "Reset" button on the Touch Screen at any time in order to restart a puzzle. Clearing four triangles but not in the pattern shown causes the player to lose ten seconds. By clearing a level, the player earns the same bonus as in Frenzy Mode, for a maximum possible score of 450,000.

Controls[edit]

Frenzy Mode[edit]

  • Stylus – Choose/Spin/Scroll
  • +Control Pad – Choose
  • A Button B Button – Spin
  • L Button R Button – Scroll

Focus Mode[edit]

  • Stylus – Choose/Spin
  • +Control Pad – Choose
  • A Button B Button – Spin

In-game text[edit]

Frenzy Mode[edit]

  • Rules"Twist triangle clusters with your stylus to connect four or more triangles of the same color, which will clear them from the field."
  • Tips"You can make not only chains but also triangles and hexagons, so watch for every opportunity to connect tiny triangles of the same color."

Focus Mode[edit]

  • Rules"Twist triangle clusters to create the patterns that are shown on the top screen as you play."
  • Tips"You can press X Button to restart a problem. Take your time, because if you connect four or more triangles incorrectly, you'll lose time and have to start over!"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese さんかくパズル[?]
Sankaku Pazuru
Triangle Puzzle
French Déluge Delta[?] Delta Deluge
German Dreieck-Knobelei[?] Triangle Brain Teaser
Italian Triangoli Rotanti[?] Rotating Triangles
Spanish Triángulos encadenados[?] Bound triangles

Frenzy Mode[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese けして☆さんかく[?]
Keshite ☆ Sankaku
Delete the Triangles
French Survie[?] Survival
German Farb-Wirrwarr[?] Colour Chaos
Italian Lotta Contro il Tempo[?] Time Trial
Spanish Modo frenético[?] Frenetic mode

Focus Mode[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese つくって☆さんかく[?]
Tsukutte ☆ Sankaku
Construct the Triangles
French Casse-Tête[?] Brain Teaser
German Formvollendung[?] Shape Completion
Italian Trova la Soluzione[?] Find the Solution
Spanish Modo de concentración[?] Concentration mode